Gem or State Rock, Coal, Gem: Topaz, Mineral:Copper
Origin of State Name, One that is higher up
Motto, The Beehive State
Flag,
Population Size as of 2010, 2,817,222
Weather/Climate seasonal,
During the summer, most populated areas experience daytime temperatures that are warm but not too hot, and nighttime temperatures that are cool but pleasant. Precipitation in the summer comes primarily from thunderstorms. Winter temperatures are most often invigorating but not extremely cold, while the snow seems to fall in exactly the right places. Geography
Famous people, Famous events that took place in this state,1765 Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera makes the first known European expedition into Utah.
1776
Two Spanish friars, Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, travel through much of Utah and leave a detailed account of the area and its people.
1824-1825
Fur traders from New Mexico, Missouri, and Canada enter Utah.
1847
The first Mormons settlers arrive in Utah.
1850
Compromise Measures of 1850 create the Territory of Utah.
1850
The University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) is established.
1852
Slavery becomes legal in Utah Territory.
1853-1854
The Walker War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1857
The Utah War is fought between the Mormons and federal authorities.
1862
Fort Douglas is established.
1863
The Bear River Massacre occurs when troops of California Volunteers kill 250 Shoshone.
1865-1868
The Black Hawk War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1869
The first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory.
1875
Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) is established in Provo.
1890
The Mormon Church advises members to abstain from polygyny.
1896
Utah is admitted to the Union as the 45th state (January 4).
1900
A coal mine explosion kills 200 miners at Scofield.
1915
Joe Hill, a songwriter for the Industrial Workers of the World, is executed.
1924
A coal explosion at Castle Gate kills 172 workers.
1942
The Topaz War Relocation Center is established and used for the internment of people of Japanese descent during World War II.
1978
The Mormon Church allows blacks to be ordained as priests.
1995
Salt Lake City is named host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Culture
Special: foods, music, festivals, etcThe Festival is Utah's largest Independence day celebration, and one of the largest in the country. The festival features events such as balloons, tennis and golf tournaments, speech contests, baby contests, a clogging festival and the main event, the Parade and the Stadium of Fire, in which hundreds of fireworks are blasted into the night sky over Provo's LaVell Edwards Stadium Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. Mormons
Canyon Lands, Bryce, Monument Valley, Arches, Capital Reef, Zion
Major Events
1765 Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera makes the first known European expedition into Utah.
1776
Two Spanish friars, Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, travel through much of Utah and leave a detailed account of the area and its people.
1824-1825
Fur traders from New Mexico, Missouri, and Canada enter Utah.
1847
The first Mormons settlers arrive in Utah.
1850
Compromise Measures of 1850 create the Territory of Utah.
1850
The University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) is established.
1852
Slavery becomes legal in Utah Territory.
1853-1854
The Walker War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1857
The Utah War is fought between the Mormons and federal authorities.
1862
Fort Douglas is established.
1863
The Bear River Massacre occurs when troops of California Volunteers kill 250 Shoshone.
1865-1868
The Black Hawk War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1869
The first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory.
1875
Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) is established in Provo.
1890
The Mormon Church advises members to abstain from polygyny.
1896
Utah is admitted to the Union as the 45th state (January 4).
1900
A coal mine explosion kills 200 miners at Scofield.
1915
Joe Hill, a songwriter for the Industrial Workers of the World, is executed.
1924
A coal explosion at Castle Gate kills 172 workers.
1942
The Topaz War Relocation Center is established and used for the internment of people of Japanese descent during World War II.
1978
The Mormon Church allows blacks to be ordained as priests.
1995
Salt Lake City is named host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Major Airports
Unique
Crazy State LawsIt is against the law to fish from horseback.
It is illegal not to drink milk.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
Birds have the right of way on all highways.
A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
You’re not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.
Interesting Facts, 45th state, Has a lake made of Salt
State:
Capitol:
Facts about the State
During the summer, most populated areas experience daytime temperatures that are warm but not too hot, and nighttime temperatures that are cool but pleasant. Precipitation in the summer comes primarily from thunderstorms. Winter temperatures are most often invigorating but not extremely cold, while the snow seems to fall in exactly the right places.
Geography
Salt Lake City, UT
West Valley City, UT
Provo, UT
Sandy, UT
Orem, UT
Ogden, UT
West Jordan, UT
Layton, UT
Taylorsville, UT
Saint George, UT
Government
History
- When the State got its statehood,
January 4, 1896- Famous people, Famous events that took place in this state,1765 Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera makes the first known European expedition into Utah.
Culture1776
Two Spanish friars, Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, travel through much of Utah and leave a detailed account of the area and its people.
1824-1825
Fur traders from New Mexico, Missouri, and Canada enter Utah.
1847
The first Mormons settlers arrive in Utah.
1850
Compromise Measures of 1850 create the Territory of Utah.
1850
The University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) is established.
1852
Slavery becomes legal in Utah Territory.
1853-1854
The Walker War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1857
The Utah War is fought between the Mormons and federal authorities.
1862
Fort Douglas is established.
1863
The Bear River Massacre occurs when troops of California Volunteers kill 250 Shoshone.
1865-1868
The Black Hawk War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1869
The first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory.
1875
Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) is established in Provo.
1890
The Mormon Church advises members to abstain from polygyny.
1896
Utah is admitted to the Union as the 45th state (January 4).
1900
A coal mine explosion kills 200 miners at Scofield.
1915
Joe Hill, a songwriter for the Industrial Workers of the World, is executed.
1924
A coal explosion at Castle Gate kills 172 workers.
1942
The Topaz War Relocation Center is established and used for the internment of people of Japanese descent during World War II.
1978
The Mormon Church allows blacks to be ordained as priests.
1995
Salt Lake City is named host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. Mormons
Attractions
Landmarks
Home: EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City
Home: Rio Tinto Stadium, Salt Lake City
Home: McKay Event Center, Orem
Home: "E" Center, West Valley City
Home: Franklin Covey Field, Salt Lake City
Home: Wolverine Baseball Stadium, Orem
Home: Lindquist Field, Ogden
Home: E Center, West Vallley City
Famous buildings/businesses
Natural Parks
- Canyon Lands, Bryce, Monument Valley, Arches, Capital Reef, Zion
- Major Events
1765 Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera makes the first known European expedition into Utah.1776
Two Spanish friars, Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, travel through much of Utah and leave a detailed account of the area and its people.
1824-1825
Fur traders from New Mexico, Missouri, and Canada enter Utah.
1847
The first Mormons settlers arrive in Utah.
1850
Compromise Measures of 1850 create the Territory of Utah.
1850
The University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) is established.
1852
Slavery becomes legal in Utah Territory.
1853-1854
The Walker War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1857
The Utah War is fought between the Mormons and federal authorities.
1862
Fort Douglas is established.
1863
The Bear River Massacre occurs when troops of California Volunteers kill 250 Shoshone.
1865-1868
The Black Hawk War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
1869
The first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory.
1875
Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) is established in Provo.
1890
The Mormon Church advises members to abstain from polygyny.
1896
Utah is admitted to the Union as the 45th state (January 4).
1900
A coal mine explosion kills 200 miners at Scofield.
1915
Joe Hill, a songwriter for the Industrial Workers of the World, is executed.
1924
A coal explosion at Castle Gate kills 172 workers.
1942
The Topaz War Relocation Center is established and used for the internment of people of Japanese descent during World War II.
1978
The Mormon Church allows blacks to be ordained as priests.
1995
Salt Lake City is named host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Major Airports
Unique
It is illegal not to drink milk.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
Birds have the right of way on all highways.
A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
You’re not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.